Новости за 11.04.2018

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania, EE.UU. (AP) — La primera acusadora en testificar en el nuevo juicio de Bill Cosby describió al comediante el miércoles como “un violador en serie” al defenderse de los abogados del comediante, mientras que una segunda acusadora lo confrontó entre lágrimas por un presunto abuso cometido hace 32 años al preguntarle: “Usted lo recuerda, ¿no es así, señor Cosby?”. El dramatismo en la corte llevó a que los abogados de Cosby solicitaran que se declarara juicio nulo, lo cual fue negado... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. Stocks are closing mostly lower on Wall Street as losses in banks and technology companies offset gains in oil producers. Facebook stock continued to rise Wednesday as CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified to Congress about the company's data privacy scandal. Microsoft and Alphabet each fell 1.1 percent, while JPMorgan Chase gave back 1.7 percent. The price of crude oil rose to a three-year high as investors focus on tensions in the Middle East. Читать дальше...

Jumanji is coming back, baby.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle star Dwayne Johnson announced on Instagram Wednesday that the reboot of 1995's Jumanji will be receiving a sequel.

It’s official: Last night you made JUMANJI, Sony’s biggest movie ever. EVER. Previous record held by SpiderMan. My #1 goal is always giving the audience what they want and always sending ya home happy. Working on the sequel now, so bye bye @kevinhart4real’s character. 😂🖕🏾 Love y’all 🤟🏾 and THANK YOU. #JUMANJI... Читать дальше...

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories — A Palestinian reporter killed last week by Israeli occupation force fire was detained and beaten by Hamas security forces in 2015, a global journalist body said Wednesday, after Israel accused him of being a member of the armed group.

It will mark the 40th anniversary of the last time they hosted.

Update: It’s official!

Dodger Stadium announced as host of the 2020 MLB @AllStarGame presented by @Mastercard. It will mark the 91st Midsummer Classic overall, the first to be hosted by the @Dodgers since 1980, and the second at Dodger Stadium. pic.twitter.com/Os5veIAK9q

Get ready to brave the California heat if you’re attending the MLB All-Star Game in 2020, everyone. Читать дальше...

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• Prince William and Kate Middleton are soon-to-be proud parents of three royal children. 
• Since welcoming their first child in 2013, they've opened up quite a bit about the joys and challenges of parenthood. 
• Here are 10 times the royal couple got real about parenting. 

Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton are the proud parents of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, with a third little royal on the way. They've... Читать дальше...

RUSTENBURG - The death of African National Congress (ANC) veteran Zola Skweyiya is a great loss to South Africa, North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo said on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister, Lowcock hold talks KUWAIT: Visiting UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock yesterday lauded His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s world humanitarian role. Speaking to reporters following a meeting with His Highness the Amir at Bayan Palace, Lowcock said: “We had an excellent discussion, it […]

AMMAN — Royal Jordanian (RJ) on Wednesday said none of its scheduled flights in the region have been re-routed yet after Europe's air safety watchdog's warning to aircrafts flying in the eastern Mediterranean about potential military strikes on Syria.

AMMAN — Minister of Social Development Hala Lattouf on Wednesday said a building is currently being furnished to house women whose lives are in danger due to reasons related to “family honour”.

I was just reading an article from our asteemed leader 1964 telling us about all the roadworks he hit following the game at Deepdale midweek and it got me thinking!

A few seasons back I was lucky enough to get a ticket for the Liverpool - Leeds League Cup game. On my way back to Southampton, there were literally a dozen diversions taking me miles out of my way. I finally got back at 6.15am, nearly eight hours later.

Similarly, following the Wendies game I decided to cut my losses... Читать дальше...

I was just reading an article from our asteemed leader 1964 telling us about all the roadworks he hit following the game at Deepdale midweek and it got me thinking!

A few seasons back I was lucky enough to get a ticket for the Liverpool - Leeds League Cup game. On my way back to Southampton, there were literally a dozen diversions taking me miles out of my way. I finally got back at 6.15am, nearly eight hours later.

Similarly, following the Wendies game I decided to cut my losses... Читать дальше...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities seized about $2 million in meth from inside 500 Disney figurines, WSB-TV reported Tuesday. Federal authorities said the meth, which was hidden inside wax Disney dolls, originated in Mexico and was destined for Atlanta. The bust was one of the biggest in Gwinnett County. Robert Murphy with the Drug Enforcement Administration said another load containing genuine ceramic figurines was intercepted. The load was believed to be a decoy. It’s not clear who manufactured... Читать дальше...

Afin de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, la Suède a décidé d'innover en inaugurant mercredi une route électrifiée, la première au monde , selon ses promoteurs. Doté d'un rail à conduction, ce tracé permet à la batterie du véhicule de se recharger en mouvement.

3-time Olympian Allison Schmitt is working on master's degree at ASU and returning to competitive swimming with long-time coach Bob Bowman

“I guess the Iron Bowl is their national championship,” Shaun Dion Hamilton says.

U.S. stocks closed in the red on Wednesday, as worries about geopolitical developments deflated the buying mood on Wall Street. An early morning tweet by President Donald Trump implied the possibility of a military strike in Syria and set the downbeat tone for the session. Threat of a military strike in Damascus comes after a suspected chemical-weapons attack that killed civilians in the town of Douma over the weekend. Wall Street investors fear that a response by the U.S. could lead to a retaliation from Syria's ally Russia. Читать дальше...

A white state House candidate in North Carolina is taking some heat after saying he was already a “member of the African-American community” when asked how he would promote diversity as a lawmaker. Gary Shipman, an attorney, told a crowd in Wilmington on Sunday that he’s long been a part of both gay and black...

It’s likely you have some familiarity with the term Emotional intelligence. You may even know about what it is, how to spot it in others—and how to improve yours for better relating. A new study is now pointing to our genes and how they might play a role in our EQ. Yes, this is interesting, but I fear it could lead folks to think they were born a certain way, and that is that. Not true, you can improve your EQ—however charisma and social dexterity do come easier to some than to others. Here’s what the study found. Читать дальше...

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Russian influence operations exploit the vulnerabilities of social media platforms to disseminate false narratives and amplify divisive content in order to undermine democracies, divide societies, and weaken Western alliances. In conducting these operations, the Kremlin employs a variety of tools across the social media space, including fake accounts/personas, political advertisements, bot networks, and traditional propaganda outlets. Additionally... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged Wednesday that regulation of social media is "inevitable" and disclosed that his own personal information has been compromised by malicious outsiders. But after two days of congressional testimony, what seemed clear was how little Congress seems to know about Facebook, much less what to do about it. Statements from representatives facing re-election this year ranged from complaints of anti-conservative bias to questions about whether Facebook... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged Wednesday that regulation of social media is "inevitable" and disclosed that his own personal information has been compromised by malicious outsiders. But after two days of congressional testimony, what seemed clear was how little Congress seems to know about Facebook, much less what to do about it. Statements from representatives facing re-election this year ranged from complaints of anti-conservative bias to questions about whether Facebook... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged Wednesday that regulation of social media is "inevitable" and disclosed that his own personal information has been compromised by malicious outsiders. But after two days of congressional testimony, what seemed clear was how little Congress seems to know about Facebook, much less what to do about it. Statements from representatives facing re-election this year ranged from complaints of anti-conservative bias to questions about whether Facebook... Читать дальше...